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Mega N00b Recording Question
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19-04-2010 5:25pm#1Hi lads!
Im a guitarist by trade, but I want to step into the world of (amateur) recording!
So far, Ive a new MacBook, and Amplitube 2. :rolleyes:
Not a huge recording studio, but hey!
Can anyone recommend a guitar interface that works well with the Mac and Amplitube?
At the moment, my recording software is GarageBand, but I get the feeling that its not much good...0
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Hiya Stephen,
It's outside my area of knowledge specifically but I do know some folks who are using Line 6 stuff to record guitar into computer:
http://line6.com/podstudio/
don't take my word for it though, just in case it sucks
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stephenshields2 wrote: »Hi lads!
Im a guitarist by trade, but I want to step into the world of (amateur) recording!
So far, Ive a new MacBook, and Amplitube 2. :rolleyes:
Not a huge recording studio, but hey!
Can anyone recommend a guitar interface that works well with the Mac and Amplitube?
At the moment, my recording software is GarageBand, but I get the feeling that its not much good...
I'm also a guitarist that wanted to do some amateur home recording.
Got a MBox 2 with ProTools LE.
The MBox is spot on as an interface, for me anyway.
I'm using a MacBook Pro and also have Reaper.
After a couple of months I've found that I tend to use Garageband for tracking quick riff ideas to send to the band.
It's real easy to get a simple drum loop going and just get recording.
So far I've found ProTools and Reaper to cumbersome for this.
They're both far superior in every way but I find that when I get an idea I just wanna hit record and Garageband is great for that.
If you intend making a home made demo then I'd suggest Reaper is a good buy. That way you're not tied to a specific interface like you are with ProTools. Two channels is grand for guitar but recording drums is a different story and the Digidesign options for 8 mic inputs aren't great.0 -
Rockshamrover wrote: »Hi Stephen,
IK (the ampliitube guys) do a thing called a stealthplug if you're looking for a cheapo option. It connects into your Mac and you plug the guitar into it.
That sound like a good solution mate!
But im not necessarily looking to take a cheapo route, I have no problem investing good money in good equipment! 0 -
Hiya Stephen,
It's outside my area of knowledge specifically but I do know some folks who are using Line 6 stuff to record guitar into computer:
http://line6.com/podstudio/
don't take my word for it though, just in case it sucks
Thanks man, that stuff looks good too!
Only thing Id be worried about, is that Line 6 amps are ridiculously bad compared to some of the other amps in their price bracket! :eek:
Line 6's amp tones are crap in real life, I wonder if they passed that on this?0 -
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I'm also a guitarist that wanted to do some amateur home recording.
Got a MBox 2 with ProTools LE.
The MBox is spot on as an interface, for me anyway.
I'm using a MacBook Pro and also have Reaper.
After a couple of months I've found that I tend to use Garageband for tracking quick riff ideas to send to the band.
It's real easy to get a simple drum loop going and just get recording.
So far I've found ProTools and Reaper to cumbersome for this.
They're both far superior in every way but I find that when I get an idea I just wanna hit record and Garageband is great for that.
If you intend making a home made demo then I'd suggest Reaper is a good buy. That way you're not tied to a specific interface like you are with ProTools. Two channels is grand for guitar but recording drums is a different story and the Digidesign options for 8 mic inputs aren't great.
So you know how I feel!
Yeah, a friend of mine has an iMac with the ProTools 003 Factory rack, and its an excellent set up! Couldnt afford what he paid for that though, not if I intend to stay married! :rolleyes:0 -
stephenshields2 wrote: »That sound like a good solution mate!
But im not necessarily looking to take a cheapo route, I have no problem investing good money in good equipment!
Check out the IK website, they have pedal boards too that can do the job.
Or for the good stuff, Apogee have a pedal board thingy.
It's unusual that a guitarist would opt for the software route. Most of the serious guys on here will only used micd up amps.0 -
Rockshamrover wrote: »Check out the IK website, they have pedal boards too that can do the job.
Or for the good stuff, Apogee have a pedal board thingy.
It's unusual that a guitarist would opt for the software route. Most of the serious guys on here will only used micd up amps.
Oh yeah, for studio work I just use my stacks, either Peavey 6505 or Marshall TSL and Shure SM57/58 mic's.
Im looking for something to use at home with the family, and true, I could use mic'd amps but its a bit of a pain in the bollocks to be honest!! 0 -
stephenshields2 wrote: »Oh yeah, for studio work I just use my stacks, either Peavey 6505 or Marshall TSL and Shure SM57/58 mic's.
Im looking for something to use at home with the family, and true, I could use mic'd amps but its a bit of a pain in the bollocks to be honest!!
Nice one Stephen:D
Check out the IK boards so online. They come with some Amplitube stuff included.
Good luck sir.0 -
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stephenshields2 wrote: »Thats a guitar software though, if I'm not mistaken??
I already have guitar software, Amplitube 2!
Im looking for an interface to connect my guitar to Mac!
Nah, it's not just software... Go read that review.
Horse, courses, etc., but I greatly prefer the sounds as well.0 -
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stephenshields2 wrote: »So you know how I feel!
Yeah, a friend of mine has an iMac with the ProTools 003 Factory rack, and its an excellent set up! Couldnt afford what he paid for that though, not if I intend to stay married! :rolleyes:
The Mbox is going for around €200 including ProTools LE, so it's not too bad.
There are a bunch of other interfaces like the Apogee Duet, M-Audio Fast Track, Motu Ultra-lite, Cakewalk UA-25 that'll work with any recording software.
The Fast Track is pretty the same as the MBox and goes for €145 ish.
Reaper can be downloaded for free on a permanent trial basis. It's only €40 to buy it. That'd make a decent guitar recording set-up for €180.
Obvious you still need a decent mic, SM57 is pretty much the industry standard.0
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